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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2550K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2550K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 1800 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2550K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2550K
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $72.39 vs $124.3
- Up to 40% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-7600K - $0.32 vs $0.53 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-2550K - 258 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-2550K - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-2550K doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
FPS
251
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€80.35
100%
Value Winner
BX80623I52550K Intel Core i5 Quad-core i5-2550K 3.4GHz Desktop Processor BX80623I52550K
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i5-2550K
Desktop • Jan 30th, 2012
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2550K | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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